CATCHING UP WITH ALUMNI

DESCRIBE YOUR WORK: I am currently in-house counsel for Fidelity Investments. My area of focus is asset management and specifically registered investment funds. While my day-to-day responsibilities vary, fundamentally I help the business solve problems and develop and execute its strategies in a way that complies with applicable laws. I get to help the business understand its obligations, develop plans for compliance, effectively communicate those plans to both internal and external stakeholders, and assist with many other projects to keep the business moving in the right direction.

WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU ENJOY OUTSIDE OF WORK? I enjoy reading, cooking (especially Persian food), gardening, exploring New England and spending time with my family, friends and 1-year-old golden retriever. I am also currently an elected official in the town of Dedham, Massachusetts. I am chair of the town’s Board of Library Trustees, which consists of five community members elected by the town to oversee the library’s operations and strategic plans.

ARE YOU WHERE YOU EXPECTED TO BE AT THIS STAGE OF YOUR CAREER AND LIFE? While I try to not approach life with too many expectations, I’ve always wanted to learn about and experience as many things as possible. So far, I have been able to work for startups, a big law firm, both the federal and local government, and now a large financial institution. I’ve been privileged to learn about many different industries and legal practices, and to use that knowledge to try to help those around me. That’s more than I could ever have hoped for by this point in my career and life!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR LIFE 5 YEARS AFTER LAW SCHOOL?

I most appreciate the perspective that I have gained over that time. Over the past five years, so much has happened personally, professionally and globally—I moved across the country, got married, changed jobs, ran for elected office, faced a global pandemic, bought and renovated a house, raised a puppy and so much more. Each of those things presented its own challenges and collectively taught me to be more patient with myself and trust in the journey. I also am so grateful for the mentors and friends who helped me find my way.